Gulshan Kumar

<p>This WordPress plugin controls text selection on your website by allowing users to select text only within specific HTML elements, effectively protecting your content. By preventing unauthorized copying, you can maintain the integrity of your work. Additionally, this plugin helps prevent content copying through browser extensions or by disabling JavaScript, further enhancing your content protection strategy. Administrators retain full text selection capabilities, ensuring that the functionality of your site remains intact. With a focus on enhancing user experience, this tool effectively protects your intellectual property without compromising accessibility.</p>
<h3>Features</h3>
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<p><strong>Allowed Elements</strong>:</p>
<ul>
<li><code><form></code></li>
<li><code><input></code></li>
<li><code><textarea></code></li>
<li><code><pre></code></li>
<li><code><code></code></li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>Selection Control</strong>:</p>
<ul>
<li>Text selection is disabled on normal paragraphs to prevent unauthorized copying of your content.</li>
<li>If selected text exceeds ten characters in allowed areas, it will be cleared.</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>Full Text Selection</strong>:</p>
<ul>
<li>The <code>CTRL + A</code> (or <code>Command + A</code> on Mac) shortcut is allowed within input fields and text areas.</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>Shift-Drag Support</strong>:</p>
<ul>
<li>Users can select text by clicking and dragging within allowed elements while holding the Shift key.</li>
</ul>
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</ul>
<h3>Usage</h3>
<p>Once activated, the plugin will manage text selection according to the specified rules, enhancing user interaction while preventing the unauthorized copying of your content.</p>
<h3>Support</h3>
<p>For any questions or support requests, please open an issue in the plugin’s repository or contact the plugin author.</p>


Disable Text Selection

This plugin safeguards your valuable content by disabling text selection for regular users while allowing full access for administrators and editors.

Chris Hudson

<p><strong>eDarpan: Website Protection</strong> is a powerful all-in-one security and content protection plugin for WordPress. It prevents content theft, blocks malicious IPs, restricts access by country, and stops spam — all from a single, easy-to-use dashboard.</p>
<p>Whether you’re a blogger protecting original content, an eCommerce store owner securing product descriptions, or a business safeguarding proprietary information — this plugin has you covered.</p>
<h4>🛡️ Content Protection</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Disable Text Selection</strong> — Prevent visitors from highlighting and copying your text content</li>
<li><strong>Disable Right Click</strong> — Block the browser context menu to stop “Save Image As” and “View Source”</li>
<li><strong>Block Keyboard Shortcuts</strong> — Disable Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V, Ctrl+X, Ctrl+A, Ctrl+U, Ctrl+S, Ctrl+P, F12, Ctrl+Shift+I/J/C and all macOS equivalents (Cmd+Option+I/J/U)</li>
<li><strong>Disable Image Dragging</strong> — Prevent images from being dragged and saved to desktop</li>
<li><strong>Block Developer Tools</strong> — Stop users from opening browser DevTools (F12, Ctrl+Shift+I, Cmd+Option+I)</li>
<li><strong>SEO Friendly</strong> — All protections are JavaScript-based; search engine crawlers can still index your content normally</li>
</ul>
<h4>🚫 IP Address Blocker</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Block/Allow IP Addresses</strong> — Full IP blocklist and allowlist management with WordPress native table UI</li>
<li><strong>Wildcard IP Support</strong> — Block entire IP ranges using wildcards (e.g., 123.12.<em>.</em>, 192.168.1.*)</li>
<li><strong>Permanent & Temporary Blocking</strong> — Set time-based blocks with start/end date-time picker</li>
<li><strong>Intranet Mode</strong> — Restrict your entire site to specific IPs only (Closed User Group)</li>
<li><strong>Auto IP Blocking</strong> — Automatically block IPs that exceed a configurable hit threshold</li>
<li><strong>Block at Login Screen</strong> — Extend IP blocking to wp-login.php</li>
<li><strong>Custom Block Actions</strong> — Show custom message, display blank page, or redirect blocked visitors to any URL</li>
<li><strong>Per-Entry Actions</strong> — Set different block responses for each IP entry</li>
<li><strong>Email Notifications</strong> — Get notified when an IP is auto-blocked</li>
</ul>
<h4>🌍 Country Blocker</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Block Countries by Geo-IP</strong> — Select from 195+ countries to block visitors by geographic location</li>
<li><strong>A-Z Country List</strong> — Easy checkbox interface grouped alphabetically with Check All / Uncheck All</li>
<li><strong>Cached Lookups</strong> — Geo-IP results are cached for 24 hours for optimal performance</li>
</ul>
<h4>🔗 URL & Category Blocking</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Block Specific URLs</strong> — Restrict access to specific pages or posts by URL</li>
<li><strong>Block Categories</strong> — Block entire WordPress categories from public access</li>
<li><strong>Flexible Actions</strong> — Each blocked URL/category can have its own custom message or redirect</li>
</ul>
<h4>💬 Comment & Spam Protection</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Spam Word Filter</strong> — Block comments containing specific words or phrases</li>
<li><strong>Auto-Delete or Mark as Spam</strong> — Choose to permanently delete spam or just mark it</li>
<li><strong>Disable Pingbacks & Trackbacks</strong> — Stop pingback/trackback spam at the source</li>
</ul>
<h4>📦 Import & Export</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>CSV Import</strong> — Bulk import IP addresses from CSV files</li>
<li><strong>CSV Export</strong> — Export your blocklist/allowlist for backup or migration</li>
<li><strong>Download Sample CSV</strong> — Get a ready-to-use template for importing</li>
</ul>
<h4>⚡ Additional Features</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Lightweight & Fast</strong> — No bloat, minimal database queries, zero impact on page load speed</li>
<li><strong>WordPress Native UI</strong> — Uses WP_List_Table for familiar admin experience with sorting, searching, pagination, and bulk actions</li>
<li><strong>Multisite Compatible</strong> — Works on WordPress multisite installations</li>
<li><strong>Translation Ready</strong> — Fully internationalized with text domain support</li>
<li><strong>Regular Updates</strong> — Actively maintained and tested with latest WordPress versions</li>
<li><strong>Attribution Option</strong> — Optionally display “Protected by eDarpan” badge on your site</li>
</ul>
<h4>🎯 Who Is This For?</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Bloggers & Writers</strong> — Protect original articles from content scrapers</li>
<li><strong>Photographers & Artists</strong> — Prevent image theft and unauthorized downloads</li>
<li><strong>eCommerce Stores</strong> — Secure product descriptions and pricing information</li>
<li><strong>Membership Sites</strong> — Restrict content access by IP or country</li>
<li><strong>Corporate Websites</strong> — Intranet mode for internal-only access</li>
<li><strong>Agencies</strong> — Manage multiple client sites with CSV import/export</li>
</ul>
<p>👉 <a href="http://www.edarpan.com/pages/wordpress-protection" rel="nofollow ugc">Learn More</a></p>


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